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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.70, 15,139.71 and 3,852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.70, 15,139.71 and 3,852.43 is: 5,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.70 : 15,139.71 = 3,852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.70/15,139.71 = 3,852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.70x = 15,139.71 × 3,852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.70x = 58,324,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,324,673.00/10,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.75

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